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Q&A With ODU Football's Justin Klingerman

Q&A With ODU Football's Justin KlingermanQ&A With ODU Football's Justin Klingerman

March 4, 2009

A weekly Q&A with an Old Dominion University football player

 

Justin Klingerman

Offensive Line

6-3, 290, So.

Valley Center, Calif.

Valley Center / Palomar College

 

When did you begin playing football?

When I was 14 years old

 

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?

My brother

 

Why did you choose to attend ODU?

ODU seemed to be the best fit

 

What has been the biggest difference between high school football and college football?

The speed of the game

 

If you could play another position what would it be and why?

Fullback because it seems like a fun position

 

Favorite sports other than your own?

Pro snowboarding

 

After meeting Coach Wilder for the first time, what were your thoughts?

He is an upstanding leader I feel will take this team far

 

After meeting Coach Scott for the first time, what were your thoughts?

Coach Scott seems to be a smart, patient man who will coach a great offensive line

 

Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?

Listen to music

 

If you could line up opposite any player in the NFL and go 1-on-1, who would it be and why?

Eli Manning because he needs to be knocked out

 

What song is stuck in your head right now?

The Lion King song

 

What is one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?

I’ve blown my knee out twice and I’m still playing

 

What is your dream job?

CEO at a Fortune 500 company

 

What is your most valued possession?

My car

 

What is your favorite place to eat on campus?

Webb Center